Program Overview

M.S. in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

Key Considerations

• 24-36 months to complete
• 36-53 credits
• $827 per credit
• Flexible learning and course delivery

The Rowan Experience

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program provides registered nurses (RNs) with the skills to assume leadership roles in their respective organizations. The nurse practitioner (NP) concentration prepares RNs to sit for the concentration certification exam. The certifying agency determines eligibility for the exam.

The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration's focus on family care will allow graduates to work with patients over a long period of time in a primary care setting.

This program is accredited by the Collegiate Commission of Nursing Education.

MSN Curriculum

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered in a hybrid format with a combination of fully online courses, face to face classes, and clinical experiences. At the completion of the MSN program, the graduate will have completed clinical hours as determined by the accrediting body in the area of the Nurse Practitioner track.

All applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing program will complete seven core graduate level courses. Admission to the concentration will only occur after application review by the coordinator. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Master of Science in Nursing core courses in order to be considered by the Department of Nursing to move into the Nurse Practitioner Concentration Track.

Foundational Coursework

• Integrated Information Technology in Health Care
• Advanced Health Assessment
• Advanced Nursing Research
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Advanced Pharmacology
• Leadership & Care Delivery Environment
• Special Issues & Trends in Nursing

Admission Requirements

• Submit an Application
• Completed foundation courses
  • Comprehensive Health Assessment and Research Applications in Nursing Practice. (the MSN Academic Advisor will determine foundation course equivalencies)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Current professional resume
• Copy of valid CPR card (must be updated every two years and sent the Department of Nursing)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
• Proof of current (U.S), valid RN license (must maintain active New Jersey RN license the duration of the program)
• Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
• Individual Professional Malpractice Insurance (required at time of application and must be maintained the duration of the program)

Scholarship Opportunities

Rowan University is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to support MS in Nursing students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.

These opportunities are provided through the DREAM program, a grant-funded initiative by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a partial scholarship that applies to the Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner classes. The scholarship does not apply to the core classes in the MSN program.

The purpose of the DREAM program is to increase the number of primary care nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives trained and prepared to provide primary care services, mental health and substance use disorder care, and/or maternal health care. The grant will support the training and graduation of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students/trainees in these disciplines by providing tuition and other eligible supports to trainees. Funding preference will be given to those applicants who are committed to practice in underserved or rural communities or state and local health departments. Individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and first-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply to the program. All interested individuals are welcome to apply.

Career Outlook & Job Opportunities

As a student in our Master of Science in Nursing program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Nursing.

Application Deadlines

• 7/1: Fall Module Entry
• 11/1: Spring Module Entry
• 4/1: Summer Module Entry

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Tuition: $827 per credit
• Financial Aid: Rowan University offers a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
• Scholarships: Rowan University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.